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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.88, 259.50 and 127.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.88, 259.50 and 127.10 is: 190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.88 : 259.50 = 127.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.88/259.50 = 127.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.88x = 259.50 × 127.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.88x = 32,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981.81/172.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.78

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