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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 680.70 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 680.70 and 179.85 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 680.70 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/680.70 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 680.70 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 122,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,421.38/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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