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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 678.76 and 163.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 678.76 and 163.90 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 678.76 = 163.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/678.76 = 163.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 678.76 × 163.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 111,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,248.76/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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