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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 681.80 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 681.80 and 180.56 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 681.80 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/681.80 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 681.80 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 123,101.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,101.50/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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