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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 429.33 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 429.33 and 164.61 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 429.33 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/429.33 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 429.33 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 70,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,672.01/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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