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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.51 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.51 and 147.69 is: 221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.51 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.51 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.51 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 100,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,946.85/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.49

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