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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.21, 682.91 and 146.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.21, 682.91 and 146.99 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.21 : 682.91 = 146.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.21/682.91 = 146.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.21x = 682.91 × 146.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.21x = 100,376.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,376.79/455.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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