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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 464.81 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 464.81 and 165.63 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 464.81 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/464.81 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 464.81 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 76,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,985.65/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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