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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 256.97 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 256.97 and 89.08 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 256.97 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/256.97 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 256.97 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 22,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,890.47/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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