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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.66, 680.57 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.66, 680.57 and 179.76 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.66 : 680.57 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.66/680.57 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.66x = 680.57 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.66x = 122,338.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,338.36/453.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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