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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 678.47 and 159.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 678.47 and 159.93 is: 239.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 678.47 = 159.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/678.47 = 159.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 678.47 × 159.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 108,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507.31/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.75

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