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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.08 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.08 and 128.26 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.08 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.08 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.08 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 32,460.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,460.04/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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