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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.74, 253.61 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.74, 253.61 and 121.62 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.74 : 253.61 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.74/253.61 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.74x = 253.61 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.74x = 30,844.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,844.05/183.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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