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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.44 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.44 and 128.50 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.44 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.44 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.44 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 32,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,567.04/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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