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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.23, 680.04 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.23, 680.04 and 179.34 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.23 : 680.04 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.23/680.04 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.23x = 680.04 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.23x = 121,958.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,958.37/453.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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