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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.34, 681.54 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.34, 681.54 and 146.23 is: 219.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.34 : 681.54 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.34/681.54 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.34x = 681.54 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.34x = 99,661.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,661.59/454.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.35

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