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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 680.65 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 680.65 and 176.05 is: 264.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 680.65 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/680.65 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 680.65 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 119,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,828.43/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.11

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