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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.33, 690.28 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.33, 690.28 and 171.56 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.33 : 690.28 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.33/690.28 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.33x = 690.28 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.33x = 118,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,425.73/460.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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