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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.42, 681.42 and 180.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.42, 681.42 and 180.40 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.42 : 681.42 = 180.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.42/681.42 = 180.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.42x = 681.42 × 180.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.42x = 122,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,928.17/454.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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