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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.52, 253.22 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.52, 253.22 and 121.37 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.52 : 253.22 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.52/253.22 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.52x = 253.22 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.52x = 30,734.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,734.25/183.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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