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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 465.83 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 465.83 and 166.41 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 465.83 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/465.83 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 465.83 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 77,517.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,517.94/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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