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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 465.67 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 465.67 and 164.37 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 465.67 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/465.67 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 465.67 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 76,542.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,542.18/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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