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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 429.57 and 164.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 429.57 and 164.70 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 429.57 = 164.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/429.57 = 164.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 429.57 × 164.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 70,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,750.18/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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