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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.53, 680.34 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.53, 680.34 and 179.64 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.53 : 680.34 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.53/680.34 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.53x = 680.34 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.53x = 122,216.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216.28/453.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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