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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.53 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.53 and 90.66 is: 135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.53 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.53 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.53 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 23,347.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,347.67/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.88

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