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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.24, 687.45 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.24, 687.45 and 165.75 is: 248.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.24 : 687.45 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.24/687.45 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.24x = 687.45 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.24x = 113,944.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,944.84/458.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.66

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