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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 681.75 and 180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 681.75 and 180.54 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 681.75 = 180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/681.75 = 180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 681.75 × 180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 123,083.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,083.15/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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