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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.71, 683.64 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.71, 683.64 and 147.53 is: 221.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.71 : 683.64 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.71/683.64 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.71x = 683.64 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.71x = 100,857.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,857.20/455.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.32

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