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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.21, 677.88 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.21, 677.88 and 178.34 is: 267.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.21 : 677.88 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.21/677.88 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.21x = 677.88 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.21x = 120,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,889.73/452.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.33

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