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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.35, 678.48 and 163.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.35, 678.48 and 163.75 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.35 : 678.48 = 163.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.35/678.48 = 163.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.35x = 678.48 × 163.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.35x = 111,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,101.10/452.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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