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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.64, 680.23 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.64, 680.23 and 172.11 is: 258.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.64 : 680.23 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.64/680.23 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.64x = 680.23 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.64x = 117,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,074.39/453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.08

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