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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 429.71 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 429.71 and 164.80 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 429.71 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/429.71 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 429.71 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 70,816.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,816.21/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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