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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.53, 468.59 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.53, 468.59 and 166.19 is: 249.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.53 : 468.59 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.53/468.59 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.53x = 468.59 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.53x = 77,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,873.20/312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.17

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