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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.42, 243.57 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.42, 243.57 and 127.22 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.42 : 243.57 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.42/243.57 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.42x = 243.57 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.42x = 30,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986.98/176.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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