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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.11, 468.17 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.11, 468.17 and 165.77 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.11 : 468.17 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.11/468.17 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.11x = 468.17 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.11x = 77,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,607.71/312.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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