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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.56, 257.20 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.56, 257.20 and 90.34 is: 135.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.56 : 257.20 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.56/257.20 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.56x = 257.20 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.56x = 23,235.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,235.45/171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.44

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