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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 466.37 and 166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 466.37 and 166.55 is: 249.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 466.37 = 166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/466.37 = 166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 466.37 × 166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 77,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,673.09/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.97

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