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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 466.29 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 466.29 and 164.61 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 466.29 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/466.29 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 466.29 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 76,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,756.00/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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