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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 174.49 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 174.49 and 122.31 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 174.49 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/174.49 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 174.49 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 21,341.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.57/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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