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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.11, 677.75 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.11, 677.75 and 163.48 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.11 : 677.75 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.11/677.75 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.11x = 677.75 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.11x = 110,796.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,796.06/452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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