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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 681.76 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 681.76 and 176.68 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 681.76 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/681.76 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 681.76 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 120,453.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,453.93/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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