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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.60, 680.39 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.60, 680.39 and 111.60 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.60 : 680.39 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.60/680.39 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.60x = 680.39 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.60x = 75,928.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,928.12/453.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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