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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.07, 684 and 178.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.07, 684 and 178.43 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.07 : 684 = 178.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.07/684 = 178.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.07x = 684 × 178.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.07x = 122,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,042.70/456.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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