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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.80, 679.24 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.80, 679.24 and 164.16 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.80 : 679.24 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.80/679.24 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.80x = 679.24 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.80x = 111,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,504.04/452.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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