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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 680.58 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 680.58 and 179.89 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 680.58 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/680.58 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 680.58 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 122,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,429.54/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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