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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.63, 253.17 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.63, 253.17 and 128.23 is: 176.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.63 : 253.17 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.63/253.17 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.63x = 253.17 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.63x = 32,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463.99/183.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.79

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