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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.48, 255.31 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.48, 255.31 and 127 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.48 : 255.31 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.48/255.31 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.48x = 255.31 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.48x = 32,424.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,424.37/169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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