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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.96, 690.10 and 171.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.96, 690.10 and 171.48 is: 257.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.96 : 690.10 = 171.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.96/690.10 = 171.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.96x = 690.10 × 171.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.96x = 118,338.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,338.35/459.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.28

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