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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.34, 686.18 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.34, 686.18 and 164.87 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.34 : 686.18 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.34/686.18 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.34x = 686.18 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.34x = 113,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,127.07/457.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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