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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.72, 679.36 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.72, 679.36 and 178.76 is: 268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.72 : 679.36 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.72/679.36 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.72x = 679.36 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.72x = 121,442.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,442.39/452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.25

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