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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 679.83 and 179.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 679.83 and 179.38 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 679.83 = 179.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/679.83 = 179.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 679.83 × 179.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 121,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,948.08/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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