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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.50, 681.74 and 180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.50, 681.74 and 180.72 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.50 : 681.74 = 180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.50/681.74 = 180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.50x = 681.74 × 180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.50x = 123,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,204.05/454.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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