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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.19, 252.96 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.19, 252.96 and 128.04 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.19 : 252.96 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.19/252.96 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.19x = 252.96 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.19x = 32,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387.09/183.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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