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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.01, 677.88 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.01, 677.88 and 163.38 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.01 : 677.88 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.01/677.88 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.01x = 677.88 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.01x = 110,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,752.03/452.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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