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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.19 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.19 and 113.48 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.19 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.19 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.19 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 78,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,319.03/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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