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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.94, 686.49 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.94, 686.49 and 165.37 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.94 : 686.49 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.94/686.49 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.94x = 686.49 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.94x = 113,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,523.14/457.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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