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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 429.60 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 429.60 and 164.40 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 429.60 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/429.60 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 429.60 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 70,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,626.24/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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