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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 680.50 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 680.50 and 179.80 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 680.50 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/680.50 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 680.50 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 122,353.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,353.90/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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