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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.06, 677.88 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.06, 677.88 and 163.42 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.06 : 677.88 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.06/677.88 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.06x = 677.88 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.06x = 110,779.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,779.15/452.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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