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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.08, 466.38 and 166.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.08, 466.38 and 166.72 is: 249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.08 : 466.38 = 166.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.08/466.38 = 166.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.08x = 466.38 × 166.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.08x = 77,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,754.87/311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.95

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