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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.49, 256.92 and 135.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.49, 256.92 and 135.36 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.49 : 256.92 = 135.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.49/256.92 = 135.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.49x = 256.92 × 135.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.49x = 34,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,776.69/171.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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