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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.64, 678.72 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.64, 678.72 and 178.64 is: 267.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.64 : 678.72 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.64/678.72 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.64x = 678.72 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.64x = 121,246.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,246.54/452.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.87

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