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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.14, 690.24 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.14, 690.24 and 171.54 is: 257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.14 : 690.24 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.14/690.24 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.14x = 690.24 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.14x = 118,403.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,403.77/460.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.32

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