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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.53, 686.16 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.53, 686.16 and 164.99 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.53 : 686.16 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.53/686.16 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.53x = 686.16 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.53x = 113,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,209.54/457.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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