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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 465.94 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 465.94 and 164.71 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 465.94 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/465.94 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 465.94 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 76,742.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,742.65/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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