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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.28, 678.33 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.28, 678.33 and 178.32 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.28 : 678.33 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.28/678.33 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.28x = 678.33 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.28x = 120,959.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,959.81/452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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