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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.68, 466.56 and 166.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.68, 466.56 and 166.50 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.68 : 466.56 = 166.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.68/466.56 = 166.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.68x = 466.56 × 166.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.68x = 77,682.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,682.24/310.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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