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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.92, 679.36 and 178.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.92, 679.36 and 178.96 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.92 : 679.36 = 178.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.92/679.36 = 178.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.92x = 679.36 × 178.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.92x = 121,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,578.27/452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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