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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.26, 690.45 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.26, 690.45 and 171.63 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.26 : 690.45 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.26/690.45 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.26x = 690.45 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.26x = 118,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,501.93/460.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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