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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 428.64 and 164.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 428.64 and 164.28 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 428.64 = 164.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/428.64 = 164.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 428.64 × 164.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 70,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,416.98/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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