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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.71, 679.11 and 164.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.71, 679.11 and 164.17 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.71 : 679.11 = 164.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.71/679.11 = 164.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.71x = 679.11 × 164.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.71x = 111,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,489.49/452.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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