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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.27, 235.98 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.27, 235.98 and 127.53 is: 175.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.27 : 235.98 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.27/235.98 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.27x = 235.98 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.27x = 30,094.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094.53/171.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.71

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