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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.15, 257.00 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.15, 257.00 and 135.24 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.15 : 257.00 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.15/257.00 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.15x = 257.00 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.15x = 34,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756.00/171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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