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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.88, 236.04 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.88, 236.04 and 127.42 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.88 : 236.04 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.88/236.04 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.88x = 236.04 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.88x = 30,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,076.22/170.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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