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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.59, 681.97 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.59, 681.97 and 146.52 is: 219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.59 : 681.97 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.59/681.97 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.59x = 681.97 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.59x = 99,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,922.24/454.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.81

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