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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.18, 243.10 and 127.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.18, 243.10 and 127.07 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.18 : 243.10 = 127.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.18/243.10 = 127.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.18x = 243.10 × 127.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.18x = 30,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,890.57/176.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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