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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.66, 679.01 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.66, 679.01 and 160.16 is: 240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.66 : 679.01 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.66/679.01 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.66x = 679.01 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.66x = 108,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,746.05/452.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.24

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