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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.43, 429.51 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.43, 429.51 and 164.93 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.43 : 429.51 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.43/429.51 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.43x = 429.51 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.43x = 70,836.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,836.94/286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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