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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.25, 690.59 and 171.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.25, 690.59 and 171.89 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.25 : 690.59 = 171.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.25/690.59 = 171.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.25x = 690.59 × 171.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.25x = 118,705.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,705.52/460.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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