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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.15, 240.42 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.15, 240.42 and 127.45 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.15 : 240.42 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.15/240.42 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.15x = 240.42 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.15x = 30,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,642.31/174.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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