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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 256.67 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 256.67 and 90.17 is: 135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 256.67 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/256.67 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 256.67 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 23,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.20/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.13

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