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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.75, 258.75 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.75, 258.75 and 127.18 is: 190.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.75 : 258.75 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.75/258.75 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.75x = 258.75 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.75x = 32,907.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907.83/172.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.49

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