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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.64, 690.68 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.64, 690.68 and 171.74 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.64 : 690.68 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.64/690.68 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.64x = 690.68 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.64x = 118,617.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,617.38/460.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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