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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 257.75 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 257.75 and 90.80 is: 136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 257.75 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/257.75 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 257.75 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 23,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.25/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.15

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