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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.11, 687.26 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.11, 687.26 and 165.62 is: 248.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.11 : 687.26 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.11/687.26 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.11x = 687.26 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.11x = 113,824.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,824.00/458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.46

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