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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.21, 253.93 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.21, 253.93 and 128.80 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.21 : 253.93 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.21/253.93 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.21x = 253.93 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.21x = 32,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,706.18/184.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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