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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.47, 681.63 and 180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.47, 681.63 and 180.46 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.47 : 681.63 = 180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.47/681.63 = 180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.47x = 681.63 × 180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.47x = 123,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,006.95/454.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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