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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.70, 240.03 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.70, 240.03 and 127.26 is: 175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.70 : 240.03 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.70/240.03 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.70x = 240.03 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.70x = 30,546.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,546.22/173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.86

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