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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 258.24 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 258.24 and 90.76 is: 136.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 258.24 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/258.24 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 258.24 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 23,437.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,437.86/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.39

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