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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.42, 679.92 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.42, 679.92 and 179.40 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.42 : 679.92 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.42/679.92 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.42x = 679.92 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.42x = 121,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,977.65/453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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