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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.86, 681.16 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.86, 681.16 and 180.15 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.86 : 681.16 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.86/681.16 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.86x = 681.16 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.86x = 122,710.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,710.97/453.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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