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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 257.13 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 257.13 and 127.29 is: 190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 257.13 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/257.13 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 257.13 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 32,730.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.08/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.87

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