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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.32, 465.84 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.32, 465.84 and 166.32 is: 249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.32 : 465.84 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.32/465.84 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.32x = 465.84 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.32x = 77,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,478.51/310.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.67

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