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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.56, 690.30 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.56, 690.30 and 171.78 is: 257.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.56 : 690.30 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.56/690.30 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.56x = 690.30 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.56x = 118,579.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,579.73/460.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.47

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