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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.94, 679.48 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.94, 679.48 and 164.32 is: 246.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.94 : 679.48 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.94/679.48 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.94x = 679.48 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.94x = 111,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,652.15/452.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.51

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