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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 679.37 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 679.37 and 178.94 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 679.37 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/679.37 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 679.37 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 121,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,567.27/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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