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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 677.84 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 677.84 and 163.58 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 677.84 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/677.84 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 677.84 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 110,876.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,876.86/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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