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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.42, 678.66 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.42, 678.66 and 159.95 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.42 : 678.66 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.42/678.66 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.42x = 678.66 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.42x = 108,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,551.67/452.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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