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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 464.90 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 464.90 and 165.76 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 464.90 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/464.90 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 464.90 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 77,061.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061.82/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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