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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.87 and 179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.87 and 179.94 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.87 = 179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.87 = 179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.87 × 179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 122,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,514.85/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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