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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.30, 682.95 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.30, 682.95 and 147.17 is: 220.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.30 : 682.95 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.30/682.95 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.30x = 682.95 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.30x = 100,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,509.75/455.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.76

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