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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 689.76 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 689.76 and 171.42 is: 256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 689.76 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/689.76 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 689.76 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 118,238.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,238.66/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.96

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