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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.28, 253.92 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.28, 253.92 and 128.96 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.28 : 253.92 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.28/253.92 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.28x = 253.92 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.28x = 32,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,745.52/184.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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