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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 466.64 and 166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 466.64 and 166.77 is: 250.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 466.64 = 166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/466.64 = 166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 466.64 × 166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 77,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,820.72/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.27

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