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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 679.14 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 679.14 and 164.39 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 679.14 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/679.14 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 679.14 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 111,640.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,640.43/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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