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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.16, 678.37 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.16, 678.37 and 144.04 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.16 : 678.37 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.16/678.37 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.16x = 678.37 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.16x = 97,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,710.72/452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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