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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 428.88 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 428.88 and 164.49 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 428.88 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/428.88 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 428.88 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 70,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,546.47/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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