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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.46 and 163.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.46 and 163.05 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.46 = 163.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.46 = 163.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.46 × 163.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 70,024.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,024.39/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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