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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.54 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.54 and 164.60 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.54 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.54 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.54 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 70,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,701.13/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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