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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.66, 686.42 and 165.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.66, 686.42 and 165.11 is: 247.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.66 : 686.42 = 165.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.66/686.42 = 165.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.66x = 686.42 × 165.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.66x = 113,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,331.17/457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.63

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