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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.32, 687.45 and 165.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.32, 687.45 and 165.82 is: 248.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.32 : 687.45 = 165.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.32/687.45 = 165.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.32x = 687.45 × 165.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.32x = 113,992.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,992.96/458.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.72

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