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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.10 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.10 and 166.73 is: 250.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.10 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.10 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.10 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 77,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,712.85/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.10

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