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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.69, 466.76 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.69, 466.76 and 165.57 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.69 : 466.76 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.69/466.76 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.69x = 466.76 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.69x = 77,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,281.45/311.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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