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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.19, 677.97 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.19, 677.97 and 178.31 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.19 : 677.97 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.19/677.97 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.19x = 677.97 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.19x = 120,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,888.83/452.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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