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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.93, 681 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.93, 681 and 179.95 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.93 : 681 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.93/681 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.93x = 681 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.93x = 122,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,545.95/453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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