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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.27, 677.99 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.27, 677.99 and 163.64 is: 245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.27 : 677.99 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.27/677.99 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.27x = 677.99 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.27x = 110,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,942.08/452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.30

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