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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.50 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.50 and 171.76 is: 257.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.50 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.50 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.50 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 118,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,600.28/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.65

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