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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.47, 252.87 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.47, 252.87 and 128.11 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.47 : 252.87 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.47/252.87 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.47x = 252.87 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.47x = 32,394.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394.55/183.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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