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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678.80 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678.80 and 110.54 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678.80 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678.80 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678.80 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 75,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,034.55/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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