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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.21, 690.26 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.21, 690.26 and 182.70 is: 274.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.21 : 690.26 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.21/690.26 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.21x = 690.26 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.21x = 126,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,110.50/460.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.03

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