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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.11, 678.14 and 159.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.11, 678.14 and 159.59 is: 239.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.11 : 678.14 = 159.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.11/678.14 = 159.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.11x = 678.14 × 159.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.11x = 108,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,224.36/452.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.38

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