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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460, 690.24 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460, 690.24 and 171.52 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460 : 690.24 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460/690.24 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460x = 690.24 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460x = 118,389.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,389.96/460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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