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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 682.76 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 682.76 and 146.94 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 682.76 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/682.76 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 682.76 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 100,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,324.02/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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