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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 429.44 and 163.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 429.44 and 163.03 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 429.44 = 163.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/429.44 = 163.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 429.44 × 163.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 70,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,010.52/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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