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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.34, 465.09 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.34, 465.09 and 165.77 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.34 : 465.09 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.34/465.09 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.34x = 465.09 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.34x = 77,097.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,097.97/310.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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