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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.20, 680.92 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.20, 680.92 and 180.12 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.20 : 680.92 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.20/680.92 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.20x = 680.92 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.20x = 122,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,647.31/454.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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