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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.70 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.70 and 90.66 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.70 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.70 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.70 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 23,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363.08/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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