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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 236.56 and 127.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 236.56 and 127.84 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 236.56 = 127.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/236.56 = 127.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 236.56 × 127.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 30,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,241.83/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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