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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.12, 687.29 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.12, 687.29 and 165.65 is: 248.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.12 : 687.29 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.12/687.29 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.12x = 687.29 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.12x = 113,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,845.32/458.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.50

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