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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.57 and 121.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.57 and 121.56 is: 167.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.57 = 121.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.57 = 121.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.57 × 121.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 30,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,823.97/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.78

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