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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.68, 253.28 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.68, 253.28 and 121.49 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.68 : 253.28 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.68/253.28 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.68x = 253.28 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.68x = 30,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,769.11/183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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