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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 681.03 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 681.03 and 180.10 is: 270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 681.03 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/681.03 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 681.03 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 122,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,651.80/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.17

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