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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.60, 466.02 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.60, 466.02 and 166.12 is: 249.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.60 : 466.02 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.60/466.02 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.60x = 466.02 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.60x = 77,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,415.24/310.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.24

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