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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.80, 686.28 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.80, 686.28 and 165.26 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.80 : 686.28 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.80/686.28 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.80x = 686.28 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.80x = 113,414.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,414.63/457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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