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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.58, 680.32 and 179.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.58, 680.32 and 179.60 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.58 : 680.32 = 179.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.58/680.32 = 179.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.58x = 680.32 × 179.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.58x = 122,185.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,185.47/453.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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