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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.63, 257.51 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.63, 257.51 and 90.45 is: 135.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.63 : 257.51 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.63/257.51 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.63x = 257.51 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.63x = 23,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291.33/171.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.71

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