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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678.63 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678.63 and 178.56 is: 267.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678.63 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678.63 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678.63 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 121,176.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,176.17/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.77

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