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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 690.74 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 690.74 and 113.83 is: 170.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 690.74 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/690.74 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 690.74 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 78,625.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,625.07/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.74

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