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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.69, 681.85 and 180.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.69, 681.85 and 180.82 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.69 : 681.85 = 180.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.69/681.85 = 180.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.69x = 681.85 × 180.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.69x = 123,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,292.12/454.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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