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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.18, 258.98 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.18, 258.98 and 127.05 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.18 : 258.98 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.18/258.98 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.18x = 258.98 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.18x = 32,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,901.80/173.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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