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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.26, 466.53 and 166.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.26, 466.53 and 166.90 is: 250.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.26 : 466.53 = 166.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.26/466.53 = 166.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.26x = 466.53 × 166.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.26x = 77,863.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,863.86/311.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.16

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