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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 678.84 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 678.84 and 159.98 is: 240.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 678.84 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/678.84 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 678.84 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 108,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,600.82/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.03

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