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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.38, 252.87 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.38, 252.87 and 126.72 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.38 : 252.87 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.38/252.87 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.38x = 252.87 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.38x = 32,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043.69/183.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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