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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.28, 252.50 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.28, 252.50 and 127.94 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.28 : 252.50 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.28/252.50 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.28x = 252.50 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.28x = 32,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,304.85/183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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