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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 243.27 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 243.27 and 127.51 is: 175.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 243.27 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/243.27 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 243.27 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 31,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.75/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.83

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