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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.88, 686.74 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.88, 686.74 and 165.36 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.88 : 686.74 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.88/686.74 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.88x = 686.74 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.88x = 113,559.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,559.33/457.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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