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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.05, 680.58 and 180

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.05, 680.58 and 180 is: 269.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.05 : 680.58 = 180 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.05/680.58 = 180/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.05x = 680.58 × 180
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.05x = 122,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,504.40/454.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.80

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