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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.05, 678.04 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.05, 678.04 and 163.28 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.05 : 678.04 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.05/678.04 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.05x = 678.04 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.05x = 110,711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,711.66/452.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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