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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.18, 240.08 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.18, 240.08 and 127.55 is: 175.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.18 : 240.08 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.18/240.08 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.18x = 240.08 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.18x = 30,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622.20/174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.81

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