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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.33, 685.98 and 164.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.33, 685.98 and 164.86 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.33 : 685.98 = 164.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.33/685.98 = 164.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.33x = 685.98 × 164.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.33x = 113,090.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,090.66/457.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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