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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.65, 682.05 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.65, 682.05 and 176.99 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.65 : 682.05 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.65/682.05 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.65x = 682.05 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.65x = 120,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,715.14/454.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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