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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 252.86 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 252.86 and 128.18 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 252.86 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/252.86 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 252.86 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 32,410.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410.16/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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