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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.71, 243.36 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.71, 243.36 and 127.51 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.71 : 243.36 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.71/243.36 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.71x = 243.36 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.71x = 31,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,032.00/176.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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