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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.96, 679.38 and 160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.96, 679.38 and 160.32 is: 240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.96 : 679.38 = 160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.96/679.38 = 160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.96x = 679.38 × 160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.96x = 108,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,918.20/452.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.46

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