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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.64, 253.36 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.64, 253.36 and 125.52 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.64 : 253.36 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.64/253.36 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.64x = 253.36 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.64x = 31,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,801.75/183.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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