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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 678.97 and 160.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 678.97 and 160.11 is: 240.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 678.97 = 160.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/678.97 = 160.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 678.97 × 160.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 108,709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,709.49/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.15

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