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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 465.26 and 164.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 465.26 and 164.01 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 465.26 = 164.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/465.26 = 164.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 465.26 × 164.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 76,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,306.47/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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