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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.16, 679.59 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.16, 679.59 and 179.18 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.16 : 679.59 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.16/679.59 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.16x = 679.59 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.16x = 121,768.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,768.09/453.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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