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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 429.79 and 164.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 429.79 and 164.81 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 429.79 = 164.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/429.79 = 164.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 429.79 × 164.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 70,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,833.69/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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