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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.16, 690.06 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.16, 690.06 and 171.50 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.16 : 690.06 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.16/690.06 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.16x = 690.06 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.16x = 118,345.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,345.29/460.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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