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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.16, 253.95 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.16, 253.95 and 128.21 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.16 : 253.95 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.16/253.95 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.16x = 253.95 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.16x = 32,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559.42/184.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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