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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.52, 257.32 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.52, 257.32 and 90.32 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.52 : 257.32 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.52/257.32 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.52x = 257.32 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.52x = 23,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,241.14/171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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