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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.56, 243.74 and 127.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.56, 243.74 and 127.55 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.56 : 243.74 = 127.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.56/243.74 = 127.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.56x = 243.74 × 127.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.56x = 31,089.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.04/176.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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