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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 679.12 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 679.12 and 164.19 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 679.12 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/679.12 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 679.12 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 111,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,504.71/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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