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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.82, 681.76 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.82, 681.76 and 180.76 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.82 : 681.76 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.82/681.76 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.82x = 681.76 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.82x = 123,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,234.94/454.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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