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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.25, 256.91 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.25, 256.91 and 90.18 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.25 : 256.91 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.25/256.91 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.25x = 256.91 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.25x = 23,167.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.69/171.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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