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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.26, 678.25 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.26, 678.25 and 163.63 is: 245.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.26 : 678.25 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.26/678.25 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.26x = 678.25 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.26x = 110,977.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,977.84/452.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.39

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