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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.57, 259.62 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.57, 259.62 and 127.82 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.57 : 259.62 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.57/259.62 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.57x = 259.62 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.57x = 33,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184.63/173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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