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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.45, 685.67 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.45, 685.67 and 179.73 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.45 : 685.67 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.45/685.67 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.45x = 685.67 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.45x = 123,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,235.47/457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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