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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.48, 686.25 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.48, 686.25 and 165.15 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.48 : 686.25 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.48/686.25 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.48x = 686.25 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.48x = 113,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,333.72/457.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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