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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.78, 235.77 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.78, 235.77 and 127.22 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.78 : 235.77 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.78/235.77 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.78x = 235.77 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.78x = 29,994.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,994.66/170.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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