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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.68, 678.56 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.68, 678.56 and 178.67 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.68 : 678.56 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.68/678.56 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.68x = 678.56 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.68x = 121,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,234.92/452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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