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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 678.90 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 678.90 and 164.14 is: 246.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 678.90 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/678.90 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 678.90 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 111,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,434.65/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.04

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