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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 681.15 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 681.15 and 180.50 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 681.15 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/681.15 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 681.15 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 122,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,947.58/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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