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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681.02 and 180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681.02 and 180.17 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681.02 = 180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681.02 = 180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681.02 × 180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 122,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,699.37/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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