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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 677.80 and 163.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 677.80 and 163.42 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 677.80 = 163.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/677.80 = 163.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 677.80 × 163.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 110,766.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,766.08/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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