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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.08, 464.58 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.08, 464.58 and 165.90 is: 248.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.08 : 464.58 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.08/464.58 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.08x = 464.58 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.08x = 77,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,073.82/310.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.56

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