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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.20, 252.72 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.20, 252.72 and 128.04 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.20 : 252.72 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.20/252.72 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.20x = 252.72 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.20x = 32,358.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,358.27/183.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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