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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.49, 243.45 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.49, 243.45 and 127.35 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.49 : 243.45 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.49/243.45 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.49x = 243.45 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.49x = 31,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.36/176.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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