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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.36, 678.12 and 163.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.36, 678.12 and 163.64 is: 245.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.36 : 678.12 = 163.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.36/678.12 = 163.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.36x = 678.12 × 163.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.36x = 110,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,967.56/452.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.31

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