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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 681.33 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 681.33 and 179.93 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 681.33 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/681.33 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 681.33 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 122,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,591.71/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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