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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.58, 257.16 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.58, 257.16 and 135.58 is: 203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.58 : 257.16 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.58/257.16 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.58x = 257.16 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.58x = 34,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,865.75/171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.20

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