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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 678.09 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 678.09 and 163.57 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 678.09 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/678.09 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 678.09 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 110,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,915.18/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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