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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.76, 466.92 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.76, 466.92 and 165.36 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.76 : 466.92 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.76/466.92 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.76x = 466.92 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.76x = 77,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,209.89/311.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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