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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.24, 256.70 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.24, 256.70 and 90.02 is: 134.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.24 : 256.70 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.24/256.70 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.24x = 256.70 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.24x = 23,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108.13/171.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.95

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