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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.97, 257.52 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.97, 257.52 and 90.63 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.97 : 257.52 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.97/257.52 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.97x = 257.52 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.97x = 23,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339.04/171.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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