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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.46, 687.66 and 165.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.46, 687.66 and 165.95 is: 248.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.46 : 687.66 = 165.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.46/687.66 = 165.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.46x = 687.66 × 165.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.46x = 114,112.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,112.91/458.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.91

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