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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.70, 466.05 and 166.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.70, 466.05 and 166.38 is: 249.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.70 : 466.05 = 166.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.70/466.05 = 166.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.70x = 466.05 × 166.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.70x = 77,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,541.40/310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.57

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