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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 686.15 and 164.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 686.15 and 164.97 is: 247.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 686.15 = 164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/686.15 = 164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 686.15 × 164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 113,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,189.91/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.39

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