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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.81, 683.82 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.81, 683.82 and 147.67 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.81 : 683.82 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.81/683.82 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.81x = 683.82 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.81x = 100,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,977.99/455.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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