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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.50, 684.39 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.50, 684.39 and 148.16 is: 222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.50 : 684.39 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.50/684.39 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.50x = 684.39 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.50x = 101,395.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,395.80/456.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.12

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