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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.14, 468.46 and 166.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.14, 468.46 and 166.06 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.14 : 468.46 = 166.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.14/468.46 = 166.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.14x = 468.46 × 166.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.14x = 77,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,792.47/312.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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