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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.42, 687.55 and 165.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.42, 687.55 and 165.86 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.42 : 687.55 = 165.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.42/687.55 = 165.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.42x = 687.55 × 165.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.42x = 114,038.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,038.35/458.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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