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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 678.26 and 163.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 678.26 and 163.54 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 678.26 = 163.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/678.26 = 163.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 678.26 × 163.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 110,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,922.64/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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