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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.19, 687.11 and 165.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.19, 687.11 and 165.58 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.19 : 687.11 = 165.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.19/687.11 = 165.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.19x = 687.11 × 165.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.19x = 113,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,771.67/458.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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