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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.55, 682.89 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.55, 682.89 and 147.18 is: 220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.55 : 682.89 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.55/682.89 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.55x = 682.89 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.55x = 100,507.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,507.75/455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.63

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