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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 258.48 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 258.48 and 135.84 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 258.48 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/258.48 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 258.48 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 35,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111.92/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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