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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.28 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.28 and 179.55 is: 269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.28 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.28 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.28 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 122,144.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,144.27/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.14

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