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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 429.50 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 429.50 and 164.53 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 429.50 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/429.50 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 429.50 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 70,662.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,662.66/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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