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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.89, 253.60 and 121.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.89, 253.60 and 121.78 is: 167.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.89 : 253.60 = 121.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.89/253.60 = 121.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.89x = 253.60 × 121.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.89x = 30,882.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,882.47/183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.94

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