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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 253.45 and 121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 253.45 and 121.55 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 253.45 = 121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/253.45 = 121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 253.45 × 121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 30,805.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,805.73/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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