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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 680.84 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 680.84 and 176.18 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 680.84 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/680.84 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 680.84 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 119,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,947.43/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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