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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 253.65 and 128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 253.65 and 128.50 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 253.65 = 128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/253.65 = 128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 253.65 × 128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 32,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594.03/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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