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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 465.08 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 465.08 and 165.84 is: 248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 465.08 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/465.08 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 465.08 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 77,128.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,128.87/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.80

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