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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 217.74 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 217.74 and 127 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 217.74 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/217.74 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 217.74 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 27,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,652.98/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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