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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.67, 840.96 and 149.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.67, 840.96 and 149.79 is: 224.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.67 : 840.96 = 149.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.67/840.96 = 149.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.67x = 840.96 × 149.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.67x = 125,967.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,967.40/560.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.67

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