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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.22, 678.33 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.22, 678.33 and 163.65 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.22 : 678.33 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.22/678.33 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.22x = 678.33 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.22x = 111,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,008.70/452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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