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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.47, 236.43 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.47, 236.43 and 127.53 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.47 : 236.43 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.47/236.43 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.47x = 236.43 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.47x = 30,151.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.92/171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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