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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 681.82 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 681.82 and 180.88 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 681.82 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/681.82 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 681.82 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 123,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,325.44/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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