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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.41, 253.01 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.41, 253.01 and 128.05 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.41 : 253.01 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.41/253.01 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.41x = 253.01 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.41x = 32,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,397.29/183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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