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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.12, 682.53 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.12, 682.53 and 146.91 is: 220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.12 : 682.53 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.12/682.53 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.12x = 682.53 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.12x = 100,273.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,273.73/455.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.32

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