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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.50, 687.61 and 165.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.50, 687.61 and 165.96 is: 248.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.50 : 687.61 = 165.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.50/687.61 = 165.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.50x = 687.61 × 165.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.50x = 114,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,117.06/458.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.89

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