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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.04, 687.17 and 165.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.04, 687.17 and 165.57 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.04 : 687.17 = 165.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.04/687.17 = 165.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.04x = 687.17 × 165.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.04x = 113,771.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,771.30/458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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