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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 465.16 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 465.16 and 166.11 is: 249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 465.16 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/465.16 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 465.16 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 77,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,267.73/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.16

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