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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 680.10 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 680.10 and 179.92 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 680.10 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/680.10 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 680.10 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 122,363.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,363.59/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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