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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.50, 253.16 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.50, 253.16 and 128.22 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.50 : 253.16 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.50/253.16 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.50x = 253.16 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.50x = 32,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460.18/183.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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