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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.98, 239.95 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.98, 239.95 and 127.45 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.98 : 239.95 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.98/239.95 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.98x = 239.95 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.98x = 30,581.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.63/173.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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