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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.88, 257.86 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.88, 257.86 and 90.84 is: 136.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.88 : 257.86 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.88/257.86 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.88x = 257.86 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.88x = 23,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424.00/171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.28

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