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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 678.33 and 159.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 678.33 and 159.58 is: 239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 678.33 = 159.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/678.33 = 159.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 678.33 × 159.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 108,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,247.90/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.40

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