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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 678.08 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 678.08 and 159.48 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 678.08 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/678.08 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 678.08 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 108,140.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,140.20/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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