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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 679.84 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 679.84 and 179.20 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 679.84 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/679.84 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 679.84 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 121,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,827.33/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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