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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.69, 678.75 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.69, 678.75 and 178.86 is: 268.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.69 : 678.75 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.69/678.75 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.69x = 678.75 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.69x = 121,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,401.23/452.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.18

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