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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.73, 469.38 and 166.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.73, 469.38 and 166.60 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.73 : 469.38 = 166.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.73/469.38 = 166.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.73x = 469.38 × 166.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.73x = 78,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,199.64/312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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