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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.23, 240 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.23, 240 and 127.48 is: 175.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.23 : 240 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.23/240 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.23x = 240 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.23x = 30,594
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,594/174.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.60

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