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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 680.97 and 180.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 680.97 and 180.31 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 680.97 = 180.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/680.97 = 180.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 680.97 × 180.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 122,785.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,785.70/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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