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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.55, 686.36 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.55, 686.36 and 165.11 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.55 : 686.36 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.55/686.36 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.55x = 686.36 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.55x = 113,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,324.90/457.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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