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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 429.24 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 429.24 and 164.37 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 429.24 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/429.24 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 429.24 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 70,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,554.18/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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