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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 429.53 and 164.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 429.53 and 164.60 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 429.53 = 164.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/429.53 = 164.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 429.53 × 164.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 70,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,700.64/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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