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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 689.81 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 689.81 and 171.51 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 689.81 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/689.81 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 689.81 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 118,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,308.46/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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