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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.87, 685.16 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.87, 685.16 and 148.67 is: 222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.87 : 685.16 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.87/685.16 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.87x = 685.16 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.87x = 101,862.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,862.74/456.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.96

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