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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.59, 256.83 and 90.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.59, 256.83 and 90.32 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.59 : 256.83 = 90.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.59/256.83 = 90.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.59x = 256.83 × 90.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.59x = 23,196.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196.89/171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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