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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 679.86 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 679.86 and 175.57 is: 263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 679.86 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/679.86 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 679.86 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 119,361.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361.32/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.38

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