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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 465.60 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 465.60 and 164.23 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 465.60 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/465.60 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 465.60 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 76,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,465.49/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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