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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.78, 678.93 and 160.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.78, 678.93 and 160.17 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.78 : 678.93 = 160.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.78/678.93 = 160.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.78x = 678.93 × 160.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.78x = 108,744.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,744.22/452.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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