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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.50, 429.46 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.50, 429.46 and 164.52 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.50 : 429.46 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.50/429.46 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.50x = 429.46 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.50x = 70,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,654.76/286.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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