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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 680.55 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 680.55 and 180.26 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 680.55 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/680.55 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 680.55 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 122,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,674.42/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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