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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.68, 469.42 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.68, 469.42 and 166.60 is: 250.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.68 : 469.42 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.68/469.42 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.68x = 469.42 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.68x = 78,205.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,205.37/312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.11

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