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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.12, 690.28 and 171.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.12, 690.28 and 171.58 is: 257.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.12 : 690.28 = 171.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.12/690.28 = 171.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.12x = 690.28 × 171.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.12x = 118,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,438.24/460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.41

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