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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.40, 678.60 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.40, 678.60 and 164.04 is: 246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.40 : 678.60 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.40/678.60 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.40x = 678.60 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.40x = 111,317.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,317.54/452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.06

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