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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 678.98 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 678.98 and 164.09 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 678.98 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/678.98 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 678.98 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 111,415.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,415.94/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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