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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.15, 428.68 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.15, 428.68 and 164.04 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.15 : 428.68 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.15/428.68 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.15x = 428.68 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.15x = 70,320.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,320.67/286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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