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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 682.17 and 180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 682.17 and 180.93 is: 271.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 682.17 = 180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/682.17 = 180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 682.17 × 180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 123,427.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,427.92/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.41

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