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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.51 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.51 and 90.54 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.51 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.51 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.51 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 23,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,314.96/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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