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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.35, 429.66 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.35, 429.66 and 164.72 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.35 : 429.66 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.35/429.66 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.35x = 429.66 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.35x = 70,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,771.45/286.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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