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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.12, 681.49 and 180.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.12, 681.49 and 180.27 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.12 : 681.49 = 180.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.12/681.49 = 180.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.12x = 681.49 × 180.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.12x = 122,848.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,848.79/454.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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