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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.72 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.72 and 179.98 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.72 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.72 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.72 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 122,513.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,513.38/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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