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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.17, 677.86 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.17, 677.86 and 178.46 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.17 : 677.86 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.17/677.86 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.17x = 677.86 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.17x = 120,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,966.61/452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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