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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.28 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.28 and 127.26 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.28 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.28 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.28 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 30,578.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578.03/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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