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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.41, 690.61 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.41, 690.61 and 118.41 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.41 : 690.61 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.41/690.61 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.41x = 690.61 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.41x = 81,772.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,772.69/460.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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