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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.10, 466.38 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.10, 466.38 and 166.65 is: 249.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.10 : 466.38 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.10/466.38 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.10x = 466.38 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.10x = 77,722.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,722.23/311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.83

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