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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.88, 243.93 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.88, 243.93 and 127.67 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.88 : 243.93 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.88/243.93 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.88x = 243.93 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.88x = 31,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142.55/176.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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