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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.23, 253.11 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.23, 253.11 and 127.94 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.23 : 253.11 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.23/253.11 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.23x = 253.11 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.23x = 32,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.25/183.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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