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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.78, 237.03 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.78, 237.03 and 127.55 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.78 : 237.03 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.78/237.03 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.78x = 237.03 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.78x = 30,231.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,231.99/171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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