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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 686.49 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 686.49 and 165.23 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 686.49 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/686.49 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 686.49 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 113,425.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,425.31/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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