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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.58, 686.19 and 165.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.58, 686.19 and 165.03 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.58 : 686.19 = 165.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.58/686.19 = 165.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.58x = 686.19 × 165.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.58x = 113,241.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,241.94/457.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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