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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 243.46 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 243.46 and 127.27 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 243.46 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/243.46 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 243.46 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 30,984.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984.90/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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