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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.21, 243.06 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.21, 243.06 and 127.16 is: 175.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.21 : 243.06 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.21/243.06 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.21x = 243.06 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.21x = 30,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907.51/176.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.40

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