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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.06, 467.70 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.06, 467.70 and 165.60 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.06 : 467.70 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.06/467.70 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.06x = 467.70 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.06x = 77,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,451.12/312.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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