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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.50, 678.93 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.50, 678.93 and 160.06 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.50 : 678.93 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.50/678.93 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.50x = 678.93 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.50x = 108,669.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,669.54/452.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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