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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.87, 679.12 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.87, 679.12 and 178.92 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.87 : 679.12 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.87/679.12 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.87x = 679.12 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.87x = 121,507.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,507.70/452.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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