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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.40, 465.48 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.40, 465.48 and 166.16 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.40 : 465.48 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.40/465.48 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.40x = 465.48 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.40x = 77,344.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,344.16/310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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