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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.26, 252.47 and 127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.26, 252.47 and 127.90 is: 176.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.26 : 252.47 = 127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.26/252.47 = 127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.26x = 252.47 × 127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.26x = 32,290.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290.27/183.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.20

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