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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.65, 683.58 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.65, 683.58 and 147.53 is: 221.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.65 : 683.58 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.65/683.58 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.65x = 683.58 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.65x = 100,850.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,850.74/455.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.33

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