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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 679.13 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 679.13 and 164.13 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 679.13 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/679.13 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 679.13 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 111,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,465.61/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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