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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.27, 252.81 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.27, 252.81 and 128.07 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.27 : 252.81 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.27/252.81 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.27x = 252.81 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.27x = 32,377.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,377.38/183.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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