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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.10, 678.18 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.10, 678.18 and 163.50 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.10 : 678.18 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.10/678.18 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.10x = 678.18 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.10x = 110,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,882.43/452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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