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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.87, 253.66 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.87, 253.66 and 121.77 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.87 : 253.66 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.87/253.66 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.87x = 253.66 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.87x = 30,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.18/183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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