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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.36, 240.49 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.36, 240.49 and 127.72 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.36 : 240.49 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.36/240.49 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.36x = 240.49 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.36x = 30,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715.30/174.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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