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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 678.06 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 678.06 and 163.50 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 678.06 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/678.06 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 678.06 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 110,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,862.81/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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