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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 682.01 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 682.01 and 176.87 is: 265.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 682.01 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/682.01 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 682.01 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 120,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,622.81/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.34

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