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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.92, 467.68 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.92, 467.68 and 165.52 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.92 : 467.68 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.92/467.68 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.92x = 467.68 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.92x = 77,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,410.39/311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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