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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 681.51 and 180.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 681.51 and 180.29 is: 270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 681.51 = 180.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/681.51 = 180.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 681.51 × 180.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 122,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,869.44/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.60

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