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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 686.19 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 686.19 and 164.98 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 686.19 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/686.19 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 686.19 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 113,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,206.71/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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