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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.65, 257.58 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.65, 257.58 and 90.56 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.65 : 257.58 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.65/257.58 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.65x = 257.58 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.65x = 23,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.16/171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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