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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 468.26 and 165.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 468.26 and 165.84 is: 248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 468.26 = 165.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/468.26 = 165.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 468.26 × 165.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 77,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,656.24/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.82

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