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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 259.79 and 127.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 259.79 and 127.87 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 259.79 = 127.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/259.79 = 127.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 259.79 × 127.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 33,219.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219.35/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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