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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678.53 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678.53 and 159.90 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678.53 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678.53 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678.53 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 108,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,496.15/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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