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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.81, 679.30 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.81, 679.30 and 164.32 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.81 : 679.30 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.81/679.30 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.81x = 679.30 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.81x = 111,620.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,620.47/452.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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