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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.93, 257.98 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.93, 257.98 and 90.83 is: 136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.93 : 257.98 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.93/257.98 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.93x = 257.98 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.93x = 23,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,432.74/171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.29

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