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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.33, 253.06 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.33, 253.06 and 128.18 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.33 : 253.06 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.33/253.06 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.33x = 253.06 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.33x = 32,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,437.54/183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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