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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 679.28 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 679.28 and 178.76 is: 268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 679.28 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/679.28 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 679.28 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 121,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,423.80/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.15

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