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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.22 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.22 and 179.82 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.22 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.22 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.22 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 122,317.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,317.16/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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