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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.21, 256.65 and 90.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.21, 256.65 and 90.11 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.21 : 256.65 = 90.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.21/256.65 = 90.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.21x = 256.65 × 90.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.21x = 23,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,126.73/171.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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