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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.13, 679.89 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.13, 679.89 and 179.42 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.13 : 679.89 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.13/679.89 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.13x = 679.89 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.13x = 121,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,983.14/453.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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