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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 681.50 and 180.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 681.50 and 180.51 is: 270.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 681.50 = 180.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/681.50 = 180.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 681.50 × 180.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 123,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,017.57/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.77

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