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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.23, 256.90 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.23, 256.90 and 90.09 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.23 : 256.90 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.23/256.90 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.23x = 256.90 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.23x = 23,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,144.12/171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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