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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 465 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 465 and 166 is: 248.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 465 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/465 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 465 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 77,190
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,190/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.62

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