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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.97, 687.12 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.97, 687.12 and 165.49 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.97 : 687.12 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.97/687.12 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.97x = 687.12 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.97x = 113,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,709.15/457.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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