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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 679.41 and 164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 679.41 and 164.38 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 679.41 = 164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/679.41 = 164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 679.41 × 164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 111,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,681.42/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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