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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.60, 465.22 and 166.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.60, 465.22 and 166.02 is: 248.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.60 : 465.22 = 166.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.60/465.22 = 166.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.60x = 465.22 × 166.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.60x = 77,235.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,235.82/310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.67

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