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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 684.17 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 684.17 and 147.92 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 684.17 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/684.17 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 684.17 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 101,198.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,198.27/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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