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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.90, 257.88 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.90, 257.88 and 90.77 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.90 : 257.88 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.90/257.88 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.90x = 257.88 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.90x = 23,407.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407.77/171.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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