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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.49, 253.28 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.49, 253.28 and 121.38 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.49 : 253.28 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.49/253.28 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.49x = 253.28 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.49x = 30,741.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.25/183.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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