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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.83, 257.66 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.83, 257.66 and 90.65 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.83 : 257.66 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.83/257.66 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.83x = 257.66 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.83x = 23,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,357.07/171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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