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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.34, 243.22 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.34, 243.22 and 127.29 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.34 : 243.22 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.34/243.22 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.34x = 243.22 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.34x = 30,959.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,959.47/176.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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