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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 428.96 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 428.96 and 164.23 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 428.96 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/428.96 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 428.96 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 70,447.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,447.44/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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