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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.07, 259.34 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.07, 259.34 and 127.44 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.07 : 259.34 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.07/259.34 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.07x = 259.34 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.07x = 33,049.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049.65/173.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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