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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.44, 253.15 and 121.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.44, 253.15 and 121.28 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.44 : 253.15 = 121.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.44/253.15 = 121.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.44x = 253.15 × 121.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.44x = 30,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,700.46/183.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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