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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.09, 689.90 and 171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.09, 689.90 and 171.32 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.09 : 689.90 = 171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.09/689.90 = 171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.09x = 689.90 × 171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.09x = 118,192.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,192.81/460.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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