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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.01, 236.01 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.01, 236.01 and 127.27 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.01 : 236.01 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.01/236.01 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.01x = 236.01 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.01x = 30,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,037.76/171.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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