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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 466.38 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 466.38 and 164.71 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 466.38 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/466.38 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 466.38 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 76,818.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,818.17/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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