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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.21, 681.41 and 180.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.21, 681.41 and 180.43 is: 270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.21 : 681.41 = 180.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.21/681.41 = 180.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.21x = 681.41 × 180.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.21x = 122,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,945.55/454.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.68

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