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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.05, 243.83 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.05, 243.83 and 127.85 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.05 : 243.83 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.05/243.83 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.05x = 243.83 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.05x = 31,173.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,173.03/177.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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