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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 258.03 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 258.03 and 136.25 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 258.03 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/258.03 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 258.03 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 35,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,155.30/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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