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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.28, 257.13 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.28, 257.13 and 90.19 is: 135.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.28 : 257.13 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.28/257.13 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.28x = 257.13 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.28x = 23,190.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,190.55/171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.40

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