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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 679.01 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 679.01 and 156.24 is: 234.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 679.01 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/679.01 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 679.01 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 106,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,087.74/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.32

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