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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.05 and 175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.05 and 175.96 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.05 = 175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.05 = 175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.05 × 175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 119,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,659.75/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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