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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.32, 467.10 and 166.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.32, 467.10 and 166.96 is: 250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.32 : 467.10 = 166.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.32/467.10 = 166.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.32x = 467.10 × 166.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.32x = 77,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,987.02/311.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.50

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