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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.01, 686.97 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.01, 686.97 and 165.51 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.01 : 686.97 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.01/686.97 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.01x = 686.97 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.01x = 113,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,700.40/458.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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