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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.68, 683.51 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.68, 683.51 and 147.53 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.68 : 683.51 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.68/683.51 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.68x = 683.51 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.68x = 100,838.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,838.23/455.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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