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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.68 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.68 and 90.18 is: 135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.68 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.68 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.68 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 23,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147.40/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.18

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