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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.86, 469.32 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.86, 469.32 and 166.58 is: 249.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.86 : 469.32 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.86/469.32 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.86x = 469.32 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.86x = 78,179.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,179.33/312.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.89

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