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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.65 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.65 and 178.85 is: 268.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.65 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.65 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.65 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 122,449.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,449.65/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.24

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