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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 257.96 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 257.96 and 90.68 is: 136.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 257.96 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/257.96 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 257.96 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 23,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391.81/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.11

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