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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.68, 239.52 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.68, 239.52 and 127.20 is: 175.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.68 : 239.52 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.68/239.52 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.68x = 239.52 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.68x = 30,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466.94/173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.42

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