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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 678.17 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 678.17 and 143.85 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 678.17 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/678.17 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 678.17 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 97,554.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,554.75/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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