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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.10, 256.65 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.10, 256.65 and 90.10 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.10 : 256.65 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.10/256.65 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.10x = 256.65 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.10x = 23,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,124.17/171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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