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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 239.90 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 239.90 and 127.25 is: 175.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 239.90 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/239.90 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 239.90 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 30,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,527.28/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.54

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