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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.52, 690.90 and 171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.52, 690.90 and 171.96 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.52 : 690.90 = 171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.52/690.90 = 171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.52x = 690.90 × 171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.52x = 118,807.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,807.16/460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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