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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.58, 678.86 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.58, 678.86 and 160.07 is: 240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.58 : 678.86 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.58/678.86 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.58x = 678.86 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.58x = 108,660.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,660.93/452.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.09

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