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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.72, 253.32 and 128.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.72, 253.32 and 128.36 is: 176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.72 : 253.32 = 128.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.72/253.32 = 128.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.72x = 253.32 × 128.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.72x = 32,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516.16/183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.99

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