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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 680.92 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 680.92 and 176.28 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 680.92 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/680.92 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 680.92 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 120,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,032.58/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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