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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.91, 682.50 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.91, 682.50 and 146.76 is: 220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.91 : 682.50 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.91/682.50 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.91x = 682.50 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.91x = 100,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,160.29/454.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.18

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