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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.59, 236.95 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.59, 236.95 and 127.85 is: 176.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.59 : 236.95 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.59/236.95 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.59x = 236.95 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.59x = 30,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,294.06/171.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.55

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