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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 678.63 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 678.63 and 159.95 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 678.63 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/678.63 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 678.63 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 108,546.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,546.87/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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