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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.13, 690.50 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.13, 690.50 and 171.56 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.13 : 690.50 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.13/690.50 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.13x = 690.50 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.13x = 118,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,462.18/460.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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