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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.40 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.40 and 135.90 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.40 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.40 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.40 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 34,980.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,980.66/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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