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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.32, 690.78 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.32, 690.78 and 171.75 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.32 : 690.78 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.32/690.78 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.32x = 690.78 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.32x = 118,641.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,641.47/460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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