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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 467.02 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 467.02 and 165.42 is: 247.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 467.02 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/467.02 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 467.02 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 77,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,256.41/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.87

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