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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 680.22 and 179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 680.22 and 179.34 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 680.22 = 179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/680.22 = 179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 680.22 × 179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 121,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,990.65/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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