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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.50, 690.75 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.50, 690.75 and 118.50 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.50 : 690.75 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.50/690.75 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.50x = 690.75 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.50x = 81,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,853.88/460.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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