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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.79, 686.81 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.79, 686.81 and 165.32 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.79 : 686.81 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.79/686.81 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.79x = 686.81 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.79x = 113,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,543.43/457.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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