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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 680.65 and 179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 680.65 and 179.92 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 680.65 = 179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/680.65 = 179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 680.65 × 179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 122,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,462.55/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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