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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 680.82 and 180.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 680.82 and 180.15 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 680.82 = 180.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/680.82 = 180.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 680.82 × 180.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 122,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,649.72/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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