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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 681.30 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 681.30 and 180.45 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 681.30 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/681.30 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 681.30 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 122,940.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,940.59/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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