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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.33, 429.53 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.33, 429.53 and 162.97 is: 244.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.33 : 429.53 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.33/429.53 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.33x = 429.53 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.33x = 70,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000.50/286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.47

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