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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 257.76 and 90.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 257.76 and 90.73 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 257.76 = 90.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/257.76 = 90.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 257.76 × 90.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 23,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,386.56/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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