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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.95, 244.06 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.95, 244.06 and 127.85 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.95 : 244.06 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.95/244.06 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.95x = 244.06 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.95x = 31,202.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,202.25/176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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