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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311, 466.24 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311, 466.24 and 164.80 is: 247.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311 : 466.24 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311/466.24 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311x = 466.24 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311x = 76,836.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,836.35/311
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.06

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