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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 679 and 178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 679 and 178.68 is: 267.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 679 = 178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/679 = 178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 679 × 178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 121,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,323.72/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.93

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