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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 253.18 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 253.18 and 128.28 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 253.18 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/253.18 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 253.18 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 32,477.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,477.93/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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