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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.13, 684.52 and 178.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.13, 684.52 and 178.52 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.13 : 684.52 = 178.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.13/684.52 = 178.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.13x = 684.52 × 178.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.13x = 122,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,200.51/456.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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