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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.69, 243.85 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.69, 243.85 and 127.59 is: 176.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.69 : 243.85 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.69/243.85 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.69x = 243.85 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.69x = 31,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,112.18/176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.09

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