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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 678.93 and 164.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 678.93 and 164.26 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 678.93 = 164.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/678.93 = 164.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 678.93 × 164.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 111,521.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,521.04/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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