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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 679.15 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 679.15 and 160.25 is: 240.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 679.15 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/679.15 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 679.15 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 108,833.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,833.79/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.38

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