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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.44, 690.66 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.44, 690.66 and 118.44 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.44 : 690.66 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.44/690.66 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.44x = 690.66 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.44x = 81,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,801.18/460.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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