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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 678.96 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 678.96 and 160.16 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 678.96 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/678.96 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 678.96 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 108,742.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,742.23/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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