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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.93, 679.27 and 160.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.93, 679.27 and 160.39 is: 240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.93 : 679.27 = 160.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.93/679.27 = 160.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.93x = 679.27 × 160.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.93x = 108,950.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,950.04/452.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.54

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