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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.58 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.58 and 133.48 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.58 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.58 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.58 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 34,381.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,381.78/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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