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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.64, 681.68 and 180.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.64, 681.68 and 180.64 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.64 : 681.68 = 180.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.64/681.68 = 180.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.64x = 681.68 × 180.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.64x = 123,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,138.68/454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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