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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 257.97 and 90.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 257.97 and 90.67 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 257.97 = 90.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/257.97 = 90.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 257.97 × 90.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 23,390.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.14/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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