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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 678.85 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 678.85 and 160.12 is: 240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 678.85 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/678.85 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 678.85 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 108,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,697.46/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.11

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