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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.94, 253.76 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.94, 253.76 and 120.90 is: 166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.94 : 253.76 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.94/253.76 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.94x = 253.76 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.94x = 30,679.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679.93/183.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.80

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