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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 686.87 and 165.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 686.87 and 165.62 is: 248.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 686.87 = 165.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/686.87 = 165.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 686.87 × 165.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 113,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,759.41/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.28

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