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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 464.80 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 464.80 and 165.60 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 464.80 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/464.80 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 464.80 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 76,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,970.88/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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