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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 681.66 and 180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 681.66 and 180.47 is: 270.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 681.66 = 180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/681.66 = 180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 681.66 × 180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 123,020.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,020.88/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.52

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