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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 681 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 681 and 180 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 681 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/681 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 681 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 122,580
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,580/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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