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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 257.75 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 257.75 and 136.77 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 257.75 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/257.75 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 257.75 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 35,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,251.14/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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