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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.69, 465.26 and 164.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.69, 465.26 and 164.57 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.69 : 465.26 = 164.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.69/465.26 = 164.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.69x = 465.26 × 164.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.69x = 76,569.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,569.41/310.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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