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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.59, 678.30 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.59, 678.30 and 178.45 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.59 : 678.30 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.59/678.30 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.59x = 678.30 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.59x = 121,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,042.64/452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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