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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.70, 680.58 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.70, 680.58 and 179.72 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.70 : 680.58 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.70/680.58 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.70x = 680.58 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.70x = 122,312.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,312.48/453.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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