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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 679.26 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 679.26 and 179.40 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 679.26 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/679.26 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 679.26 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 121,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,859.24/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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