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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 682.17 and 180.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 682.17 and 180.65 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 682.17 = 180.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/682.17 = 180.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 682.17 × 180.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 123,232.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,232.22/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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