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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.34, 465.08 and 165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.34, 465.08 and 165.78 is: 248.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.34 : 465.08 = 165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.34/465.08 = 165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.34x = 465.08 × 165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.34x = 77,100.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,100.96/310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.44

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