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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.37, 429.30 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.37, 429.30 and 164.73 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.37 : 429.30 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.37/429.30 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.37x = 429.30 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.37x = 70,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,720.20/286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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