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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 256.88 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 256.88 and 135.30 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 256.88 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/256.88 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 256.88 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 34,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,755.86/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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