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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 679.85 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 679.85 and 179.36 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 679.85 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/679.85 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 679.85 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 121,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,937.90/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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