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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.04, 679.60 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.04, 679.60 and 179.12 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.04 : 679.60 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.04/679.60 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.04x = 679.60 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.04x = 121,729.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,729.95/453.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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