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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 683.64 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 683.64 and 147.60 is: 221.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 683.64 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/683.64 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 683.64 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 100,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,905.26/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.40

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