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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 678.18 and 159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 678.18 and 159.67 is: 239.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 678.18 = 159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/678.18 = 159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 678.18 × 159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 108,281.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,281.61/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.41

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