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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.42, 690.18 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.42, 690.18 and 171.76 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.42 : 690.18 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.42/690.18 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.42x = 690.18 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.42x = 118,545.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,545.32/460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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