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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.33, 243.39 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.33, 243.39 and 127.28 is: 175.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.33 : 243.39 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.33/243.39 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.33x = 243.39 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.33x = 30,977.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.46/176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.68

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