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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.95, 258.23 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.95, 258.23 and 135.50 is: 203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.95 : 258.23 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.95/258.23 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.95x = 258.23 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.95x = 34,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,989.21/171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.49

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