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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 679.65 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 679.65 and 179.18 is: 268.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 679.65 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/679.65 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 679.65 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 121,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,779.69/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.78

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