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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 429.33 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 429.33 and 164.82 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 429.33 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/429.33 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 429.33 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 70,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,762.17/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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