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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 465.58 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 465.58 and 166.32 is: 248.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 465.58 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/465.58 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 465.58 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 77,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,435.27/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.96

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