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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 257.64 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 257.64 and 135.74 is: 204.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 257.64 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/257.64 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 257.64 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 34,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,972.05/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.06

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