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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.03, 690.09 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.03, 690.09 and 171.40 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.03 : 690.09 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.03/690.09 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.03x = 690.09 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.03x = 118,281.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,281.43/460.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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