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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.23, 237.76 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.23, 237.76 and 127.90 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.23 : 237.76 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.23/237.76 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.23x = 237.76 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.23x = 30,409.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,409.50/172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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