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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 681.25 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 681.25 and 180.53 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 681.25 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/681.25 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 681.25 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 122,982.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,982.66/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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