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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.54, 681.81 and 180.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.54, 681.81 and 180.58 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.54 : 681.81 = 180.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.54/681.81 = 180.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.54x = 681.81 × 180.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.54x = 123,121.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,121.25/454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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