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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.76 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.76 and 118.52 is: 177.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.76 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.76 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.76 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 81,868.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868.88/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.77

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