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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.40, 257.36 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.40, 257.36 and 135.48 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.40 : 257.36 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.40/257.36 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.40x = 257.36 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.40x = 34,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,867.13/171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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