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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.53, 243.46 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.53, 243.46 and 127.73 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.53 : 243.46 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.53/243.46 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.53x = 243.46 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.53x = 31,097.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,097.15/176.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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