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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.91, 679.23 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.91, 679.23 and 179.04 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.91 : 679.23 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.91/679.23 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.91x = 679.23 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.91x = 121,609.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,609.34/452.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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