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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.25, 259.56 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.25, 259.56 and 127.53 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 259.56 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/259.56 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 259.56 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 33,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,101.69/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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