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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 239.65 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 239.65 and 127.25 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 239.65 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/239.65 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 239.65 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 30,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.63/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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