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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.59, 240.64 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.59, 240.64 and 127.95 is: 176.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.59 : 240.64 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.59/240.64 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.59x = 240.64 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.59x = 30,789.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,789.89/174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.36

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