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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 256.96 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 256.96 and 90.24 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 256.96 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/256.96 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 256.96 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 23,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,188.07/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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