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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.55 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.55 and 179.64 is: 269.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.55 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.55 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.55 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 122,254.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,254.00/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.47

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