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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.56, 680.03 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.56, 680.03 and 179.69 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.56 : 680.03 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.56/680.03 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.56x = 680.03 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.56x = 122,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,191.64/453.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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