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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.50, 680.50 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.50, 680.50 and 179.79 is: 269.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.50 : 680.50 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.50/680.50 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.50x = 680.50 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.50x = 122,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,344.77/453.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.78

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