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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.70, 253.28 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.70, 253.28 and 121.42 is: 167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.70 : 253.28 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.70/253.28 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.70x = 253.28 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.70x = 30,753.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,753.26/183.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.41

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