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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.60, 253.44 and 125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.60, 253.44 and 125.64 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.60 : 253.44 = 125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.60/253.44 = 125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.60x = 253.44 × 125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.60x = 31,842.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,842.20/183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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