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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 686.76 and 165.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 686.76 and 165.55 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 686.76 = 165.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/686.76 = 165.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 686.76 × 165.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 113,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,689.68/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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