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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.22, 681.22 and 180.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.22, 681.22 and 180.37 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.22 : 681.22 = 180.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.22/681.22 = 180.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.22x = 681.22 × 180.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.22x = 122,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,871.65/454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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