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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.43, 466.45 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.43, 466.45 and 164.73 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.43 : 466.45 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.43/466.45 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.43x = 466.45 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.43x = 76,835.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,835.56/311.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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