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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 681.80 and 180.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 681.80 and 180.86 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 681.80 = 180.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/681.80 = 180.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 681.80 × 180.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 123,306.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,306.03/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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