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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.64, 466.21 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.64, 466.21 and 164.56 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.64 : 466.21 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.64/466.21 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.64x = 466.21 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.64x = 76,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,717.19/310.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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