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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.27, 690.49 and 171.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.27, 690.49 and 171.73 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.27 : 690.49 = 171.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.27/690.49 = 171.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.27x = 690.49 × 171.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.27x = 118,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,577.85/460.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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