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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 257.70 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 257.70 and 135.90 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 257.70 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/257.70 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 257.70 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 35,021.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,021.43/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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