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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.12, 464.88 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.12, 464.88 and 165.64 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.12 : 464.88 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.12/464.88 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.12x = 464.88 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.12x = 77,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,002.72/310.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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