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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.55, 677.46 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.55, 677.46 and 143.46 is: 215.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.55 : 677.46 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.55/677.46 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.55x = 677.46 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.55x = 97,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,188.41/451.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.24

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