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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.09, 681.26 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.09, 681.26 and 176.37 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.09 : 681.26 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.09/681.26 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.09x = 681.26 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.09x = 120,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,153.83/454.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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