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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.57 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.57 and 164.88 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.57 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.57 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.57 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 70,827.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,827.50/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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