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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.51, 257.12 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.51, 257.12 and 135.37 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.51 : 257.12 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.51/257.12 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.51x = 257.12 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.51x = 34,804.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,804.37/171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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