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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 680.21 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 680.21 and 179.18 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 680.21 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/680.21 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 680.21 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 121,875.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,875.73/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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