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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 679.68 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 679.68 and 179.28 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 679.68 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/679.68 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 679.68 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 121,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,853.03/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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