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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.06 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.06 and 128.22 is: 176.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.06 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.06 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.06 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 32,447.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,447.35/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.73

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