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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.67, 683.63 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.67, 683.63 and 147.61 is: 221.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.67 : 683.63 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.67/683.63 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.67x = 683.63 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.67x = 100,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,910.62/455.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.46

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