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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 257.42 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 257.42 and 90.74 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 257.42 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/257.42 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 257.42 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 23,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,358.29/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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