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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 681.56 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 681.56 and 180.66 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 681.56 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/681.56 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 681.56 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 123,130.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,130.63/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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