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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.31, 690.47 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.31, 690.47 and 171.82 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.31 : 690.47 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.31/690.47 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.31x = 690.47 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.31x = 118,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,632.24/460.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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