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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 682.20 and 180.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 682.20 and 180.74 is: 271.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 682.20 = 180.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/682.20 = 180.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 682.20 × 180.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 123,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,300.83/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.22

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