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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 678.98 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 678.98 and 179.22 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 678.98 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/678.98 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 678.98 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 121,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,682.50/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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