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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.81, 686.75 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.81, 686.75 and 165.37 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.81 : 686.75 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.81/686.75 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.81x = 686.75 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.81x = 113,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,567.85/457.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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