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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.19, 466.92 and 166.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.19, 466.92 and 166.88 is: 250.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.19 : 466.92 = 166.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.19/466.92 = 166.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.19x = 466.92 × 166.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.19x = 77,917.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,917.28/311.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.38

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