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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 685.40 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 685.40 and 179.27 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 685.40 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/685.40 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 685.40 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 122,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,868.23/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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