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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.32, 681 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.32, 681 and 180.04 is: 269.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.32 : 681 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.32/681 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.32x = 681 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.32x = 122,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,607.24/454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.87

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