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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.93, 685.46 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.93, 685.46 and 179.30 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.93 : 685.46 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.93/685.46 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.93x = 685.46 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.93x = 122,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,905.14/456.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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