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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.53, 684.74 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.53, 684.74 and 148.35 is: 222.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.53 : 684.74 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.53/684.74 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.53x = 684.74 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.53x = 101,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,582.52/456.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.51

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