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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.61, 679.16 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.61, 679.16 and 178.71 is: 268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.61 : 679.16 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.61/679.16 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.61x = 679.16 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.61x = 121,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,370.08/452.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.15

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