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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.58, 690.46 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.58, 690.46 and 171.81 is: 257.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.58 : 690.46 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.58/690.46 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.58x = 690.46 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.58x = 118,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,627.93/460.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.56

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