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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.54, 678.87 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.54, 678.87 and 178.67 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.54 : 678.87 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.54/678.87 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.54x = 678.87 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.54x = 121,293.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,293.70/452.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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