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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.49, 678.77 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.49, 678.77 and 163.94 is: 245.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.49 : 678.77 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.49/678.77 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.49x = 678.77 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.49x = 111,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,273.34/452.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.91

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