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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.77, 678.88 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.77, 678.88 and 178.66 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.77 : 678.88 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.77/678.88 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.77x = 678.88 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.77x = 121,288.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,288.70/452.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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