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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 682.18 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 682.18 and 180.63 is: 271.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 682.18 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/682.18 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 682.18 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 123,221.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,221.72/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.06

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