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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.88, 679.24 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.88, 679.24 and 164.32 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.88 : 679.24 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.88/679.24 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.88x = 679.24 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.88x = 111,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,612.72/452.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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