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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 176.40 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 176.40 and 122.79 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 176.40 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/176.40 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 176.40 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 21,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660.16/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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