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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 679.34 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 679.34 and 179.16 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 679.34 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/679.34 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 679.34 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 121,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,709.66/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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