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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.70, 679.14 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.70, 679.14 and 164.13 is: 246.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.70 : 679.14 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.70/679.14 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.70x = 679.14 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.70x = 111,467.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,467.25/452.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.23

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