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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.40 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.40 and 127.20 is: 175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.40 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.40 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.40 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 30,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,070.08/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.48

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