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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 429.27 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 429.27 and 164.48 is: 246.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 429.27 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/429.27 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 429.27 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 70,604.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,604.18/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.36

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