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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 237.42 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 237.42 and 127.98 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 237.42 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/237.42 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 237.42 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 30,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,385.01/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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