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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.57, 680.15 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.57, 680.15 and 179.45 is: 269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.57 : 680.15 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.57/680.15 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.57x = 680.15 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.57x = 122,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,052.92/453.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.09

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