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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.54, 253.54 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.54, 253.54 and 128.25 is: 177.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.54 : 253.54 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.54/253.54 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.54x = 253.54 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.54x = 32,516.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516.51/183.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.16

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