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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 678.38 and 110.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 678.38 and 110.25 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 678.38 = 110.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/678.38 = 110.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 678.38 × 110.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 74,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,790.84/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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