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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.11 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.11 and 179.79 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.11 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.11 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.11 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 122,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,276.98/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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