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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 256.83 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 256.83 and 90 is: 135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 256.83 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/256.83 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 256.83 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 23,114.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114.70/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.06

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