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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.18, 678.58 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.18, 678.58 and 174.78 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.18 : 678.58 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.18/678.58 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.18x = 678.58 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.18x = 118,602.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,602.21/452.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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