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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.47, 687.53 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.47, 687.53 and 165.89 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.47 : 687.53 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.47/687.53 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.47x = 687.53 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.47x = 114,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,054.35/458.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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