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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 686.90 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 686.90 and 165.60 is: 248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 686.90 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/686.90 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 686.90 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 113,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,750.64/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.30

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