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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.03, 239.91 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.03, 239.91 and 127.32 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.03 : 239.91 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.03/239.91 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.03x = 239.91 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.03x = 30,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,545.34/174.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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