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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.08 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.08 and 175.76 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.08 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.08 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.08 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 119,529.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,529.98/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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