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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.94, 257.83 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.94, 257.83 and 90.76 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.94 : 257.83 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.94/257.83 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.94x = 257.83 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.94x = 23,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,400.65/171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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