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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 681.34 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 681.34 and 146.17 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 681.34 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/681.34 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 681.34 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 99,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,589.40/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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