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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 464.58 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 464.58 and 165.36 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 464.58 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/464.58 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 464.58 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 76,822.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,822.95/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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