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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 256.85 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 256.85 and 90.08 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 256.85 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/256.85 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 256.85 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 23,137.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,137.12/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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