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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 680.01 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 680.01 and 179.53 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 680.01 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/680.01 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 680.01 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 122,082.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,082.20/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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