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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.13, 681.20 and 180.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.13, 681.20 and 180.21 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.13 : 681.20 = 180.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.13/681.20 = 180.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.13x = 681.20 × 180.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.13x = 122,758.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,758.15/454.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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