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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.67, 682.04 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.67, 682.04 and 180.77 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.67 : 682.04 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.67/682.04 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.67x = 682.04 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.67x = 123,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,288.06/454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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