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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.48, 243.42 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.48, 243.42 and 127.26 is: 175.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.48 : 243.42 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.48/243.42 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.48x = 243.42 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.48x = 30,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.63/176.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.53

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