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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 429.28 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 429.28 and 164.48 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 429.28 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/429.28 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 429.28 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 70,607.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607.97/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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