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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.37, 690.86 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.37, 690.86 and 171.81 is: 257.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.37 : 690.86 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.37/690.86 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.37x = 690.86 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.37x = 118,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,695.75/460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.83

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