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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 681.39 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 681.39 and 180.42 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 681.39 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/681.39 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 681.39 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 122,936.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,936.38/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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