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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.41, 685.90 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.41, 685.90 and 165 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.41 : 685.90 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.41/685.90 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.41x = 685.90 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.41x = 113,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,173.50/457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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