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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.13 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.13 and 179.46 is: 269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.13 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.13 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.13 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 122,056.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,056.13/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.16

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