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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.38, 429.55 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.38, 429.55 and 164.26 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.38 : 429.55 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.38/429.55 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.38x = 429.55 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.38x = 70,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,557.88/286.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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