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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.36, 243.36 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.36, 243.36 and 127.32 is: 175.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.36 : 243.36 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.36/243.36 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.36x = 243.36 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.36x = 30,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984.60/176.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.69

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