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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 681.47 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 681.47 and 176.91 is: 265.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 681.47 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/681.47 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 681.47 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 120,554.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,554.57/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.18

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