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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.28, 687.25 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.28, 687.25 and 165.72 is: 248.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.28 : 687.25 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.28/687.25 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.28x = 687.25 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.28x = 113,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,891.07/458.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.52

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