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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.14, 678.51 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.14, 678.51 and 159.73 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.14 : 678.51 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.14/678.51 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.14x = 678.51 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.14x = 108,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,378.40/452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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