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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.65, 243.52 and 127.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.65, 243.52 and 127.45 is: 175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.65 : 243.52 = 127.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.65/243.52 = 127.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.65x = 243.52 × 127.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.65x = 31,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,036.62/176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.70

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