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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.99 and 164.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.99 and 164.89 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.99 = 164.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.99 = 164.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.99 × 164.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 70,901.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,901.05/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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