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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.28, 690.54 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.28, 690.54 and 171.74 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.28 : 690.54 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.28/690.54 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.28x = 690.54 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.28x = 118,593.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,593.34/460.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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