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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 252.97 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 252.97 and 121.19 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 252.97 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/252.97 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 252.97 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 30,655.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,655.87/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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