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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.14, 686.02 and 164.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.14, 686.02 and 164.74 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.14 : 686.02 = 164.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.14/686.02 = 164.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.14x = 686.02 × 164.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.14x = 113,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,014.93/457.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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