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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.61, 682.10 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.61, 682.10 and 180.79 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.61 : 682.10 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.61/682.10 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.61x = 682.10 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.61x = 123,315.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,315.61/454.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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