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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.99, 265.34 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.99, 265.34 and 127.58 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.99 : 265.34 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.99/265.34 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.99x = 265.34 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.99x = 33,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.07/176.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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