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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 680.82 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 680.82 and 179.96 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 680.82 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/680.82 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 680.82 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 122,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,520.37/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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