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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.24, 253.99 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.24, 253.99 and 128.81 is: 177.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.24 : 253.99 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.24/253.99 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.24x = 253.99 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.24x = 32,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,715.09/184.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.57

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