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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 678.35 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 678.35 and 163.70 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 678.35 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/678.35 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 678.35 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 111,042.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,042.50/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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