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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 261 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 261 and 127.98 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 261 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/261 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 261 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 33,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.78/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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