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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.78, 243.69 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.78, 243.69 and 127.64 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.78 : 243.69 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.78/243.69 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.78x = 243.69 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.78x = 31,104.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104.59/176.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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