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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 465.84 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 465.84 and 166.11 is: 248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 465.84 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/465.84 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 465.84 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 77,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,380.68/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.73

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