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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.66, 684.89 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.66, 684.89 and 179.00 is: 268.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.66 : 684.89 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.66/684.89 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.66x = 684.89 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.66x = 122,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,590.99/456.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.45

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