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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.17, 253.94 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.17, 253.94 and 128.89 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.17 : 253.94 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.17/253.94 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.17x = 253.94 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.17x = 32,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,730.00/184.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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