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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.72, 681.84 and 180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.72, 681.84 and 180.80 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.72 : 681.84 = 180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.72/681.84 = 180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.72x = 681.84 × 180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.72x = 123,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,276.67/454.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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