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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.04, 259.72 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.04, 259.72 and 127.25 is: 191.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.04 : 259.72 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.04/259.72 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.04x = 259.72 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.04x = 33,050.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,050.90/173.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.01

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