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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.15, 679.42 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.15, 679.42 and 179.17 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.15 : 679.42 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.15/679.42 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.15x = 679.42 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.15x = 121,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,730.21/453.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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