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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.97, 684.29 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.97, 684.29 and 178.37 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.97 : 684.29 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.97/684.29 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.97x = 684.29 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.97x = 122,052.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,052.49/455.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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