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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.80, 691.17 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.80, 691.17 and 118.80 is: 178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.80 : 691.17 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.80/691.17 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.80x = 691.17 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.80x = 82,111.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,111.00/460.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.19

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