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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.72, 258.06 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.72, 258.06 and 90.66 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.72 : 258.06 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.72/258.06 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.72x = 258.06 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.72x = 23,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395.72/171.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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