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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.55, 678.42 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.55, 678.42 and 178.77 is: 268.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.55 : 678.42 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.55/678.42 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.55x = 678.42 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.55x = 121,281.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,281.14/452.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.00

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