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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.43, 264.15 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.43, 264.15 and 127.73 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.43 : 264.15 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.43/264.15 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.43x = 264.15 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.43x = 33,738.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,738.56/176.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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