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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.82, 680.98 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.82, 680.98 and 179.84 is: 269.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.82 : 680.98 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.82/680.98 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.82x = 680.98 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.82x = 122,467.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,467.44/453.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.86

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