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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.46, 678.81 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.46, 678.81 and 163.92 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.46 : 678.81 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.46/678.81 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.46x = 678.81 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.46x = 111,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,270.54/452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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