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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.29, 678.52 and 144.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.29, 678.52 and 144.17 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.29 : 678.52 = 144.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.29/678.52 = 144.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.29x = 678.52 × 144.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.29x = 97,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,818.84/452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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