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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 681.78 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 681.78 and 180.55 is: 270.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 681.78 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/681.78 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 681.78 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 123,095.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,095.38/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.63

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