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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.59, 686.39 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.59, 686.39 and 165.10 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.59 : 686.39 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.59/686.39 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.59x = 686.39 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.59x = 113,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,322.99/457.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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