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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.07, 680.01 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.07, 680.01 and 179.29 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.07 : 680.01 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.07/680.01 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.07x = 680.01 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.07x = 121,918.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,918.99/453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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