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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 256.83 and 89.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 256.83 and 89.92 is: 134.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 256.83 = 89.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/256.83 = 89.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 256.83 × 89.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 23,094.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,094.15/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.83

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