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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.64, 257.62 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.64, 257.62 and 90.56 is: 135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.64 : 257.62 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.64/257.62 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.64x = 257.62 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.64x = 23,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,330.07/171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.92

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