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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.86 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.86 and 171.88 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.86 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.86 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.86 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 118,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,745.02/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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