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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 679.02 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 679.02 and 178.60 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 679.02 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/679.02 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 679.02 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 121,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,272.97/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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