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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 429.31 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 429.31 and 164.39 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 429.31 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/429.31 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 429.31 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 70,575.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,575.55/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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