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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.46, 184.79 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.46, 184.79 and 117.47 is: 177.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.46 : 184.79 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.46/184.79 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.46x = 184.79 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.46x = 21,705.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,705.77/122.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.25

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