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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.57, 257.05 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.57, 257.05 and 90.23 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.57 : 257.05 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.57/257.05 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.57x = 257.05 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.57x = 23,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194.38/171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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