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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 174.69 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 174.69 and 127.17 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 174.69 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/174.69 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 174.69 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 22,214.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214.45/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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