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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.32, 684.54 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.32, 684.54 and 178.62 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.32 : 684.54 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.32/684.54 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.32x = 684.54 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.32x = 122,272.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,272.53/456.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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