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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 244.08 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 244.08 and 127.04 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 244.08 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/244.08 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 244.08 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 31,007.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,007.92/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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