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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 466.59 and 166.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 466.59 and 166.82 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 466.59 = 166.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/466.59 = 166.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 466.59 × 166.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 77,836.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,836.54/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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