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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 429.27 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 429.27 and 164.36 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 429.27 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/429.27 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 429.27 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 70,554.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,554.82/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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