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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 678.10 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 678.10 and 159.54 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 678.10 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/678.10 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 678.10 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 108,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,184.07/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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