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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.87, 683.66 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.87, 683.66 and 147.67 is: 221.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.87 : 683.66 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.87/683.66 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.87x = 683.66 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.87x = 100,952.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,952.65/455.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.45

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