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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.08, 690.30 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.08, 690.30 and 171.72 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.08 : 690.30 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.08/690.30 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.08x = 690.30 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.08x = 118,538.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,538.32/460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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