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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.10, 679.38 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.10, 679.38 and 178.87 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.10 : 679.38 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.10/679.38 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.10x = 679.38 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.10x = 121,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,520.70/453.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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