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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.23, 689.71 and 171.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.23, 689.71 and 171.51 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.23 : 689.71 = 171.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.23/689.71 = 171.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.23x = 689.71 × 171.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.23x = 118,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,292.16/460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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