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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.68, 684.96 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.68, 684.96 and 148.54 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.68 : 684.96 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.68/684.96 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.68x = 684.96 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.68x = 101,745.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,745.00/456.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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