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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.20 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.20 and 118.13 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.20 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.20 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.20 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 81,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,533.33/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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