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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.77, 260.19 and 127.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.77, 260.19 and 127.77 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.77 : 260.19 = 127.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.77/260.19 = 127.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.77x = 260.19 × 127.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.77x = 33,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,244.48/173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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