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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 682.23 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 682.23 and 146.73 is: 219.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 682.23 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/682.23 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 682.23 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 100,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,103.61/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.97

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